Perit Industries has $135,000 to invest. The company is trying to decide between two alternative uses of the funds. The alternatives are: Project A Project B
Cost of equipment required $135,000 $0
Working capital investment required $0 $135,000
Annual cash inflows $22,000 $66,000
Salvage value of equipment in six years $8,400 $0
Life of the project 6 years 6 years

The working capital needed for project B will be released at the end of six years for investment elsewhere. Perit Industries’ discount rate is 17%.

Required:
a. Compute the net present value of Project A.
b. Compute the net present value of Project B.
c. Which investment alternative (if either) would you recommend that the company accept?